白银狂飙103%，涨幅碾压黄金

Core Viewpoint - Silver has emerged as the best-performing investment asset of the year, with a year-to-date increase of 103%, significantly outpacing gold's 60% rise [1][3]. Market Performance - On December 3, spot silver reached a record high of $58.945 per ounce, with a daily increase of nearly 1% [1]. - COMEX silver prices surpassed $59 per ounce, while the Shanghai Futures Exchange's main silver contract rose to 13,866 yuan per kilogram, marking an increase of 2.7% [1][4]. - Silver has shown a consistent upward trend, with prices rising for eight consecutive months [4]. Economic Indicators - The upcoming U.S. Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) report is anticipated to show a slight increase in inflation, with overall PCE expected to rise to 2.8% year-on-year [3]. - The probability of a 25 basis point rate cut by the Federal Reserve in December is estimated at 89.2%, with a cumulative cut of 50 basis points by January having a probability of 25.7% [3]. Supply and Demand Dynamics - The global silver market is projected to face a structural supply deficit of approximately 95 million ounces by 2025, marking the fifth consecutive year of supply shortages [4]. - Global silver supply is expected to remain stable at around 813 million ounces, while total demand is forecasted to decline by about 4% to 1.12 billion ounces [4]. - The photovoltaic industry is expected to drive silver demand, with an estimated increase of nearly 150 million ounces annually from 2024 to 2030 due to new solar installations [4]. Inventory and Market Sentiment - Silver inventories in China have dropped to near a ten-year low, with record exports of over 660 tons in October [5]. - The market sentiment is bullish, driven by expectations of a rate cut, but caution is advised due to the significant year-to-date price increase of over 100% [5][6]. - The largest silver ETF, SLV, reported a holding of 15,863.15 tons, reflecting a daily increase of 60.79 tons, indicating sustained high demand [6].